Wire laying machine for sale

Hi - I have 

Zucchetti Professional Wire Laying Machine - hardly used

The Zucchetti NT60 Buried Wire Layer is quite simply an excellent machine. Make the laying of large lengths of wire simple - Great for either the consumer or commercial user. Wire la

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HLA 135 Hedge Cutter

Hi all, just looking for some feedback on the Stihl HLA 135 hedge cutter. We have used the 65 & 66 for 5 years now and love them but looking for something a little bit better suited for a number of large conifer jobs we have to do over this coming wi

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E10 petrol

We've had several machines fail recently (stihl hedgetrimmers and blowers) where the carburettor needs replacing- and on older machines, this can tip the balance from 'worth repairing' to 'not worth repairing'.  I suspect this is down to E10 petrol.

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I THINK ITS ABOUT TIME

Hi all. It's been a while since I've posted here, but I just wanted to air my thoughts while off with MAN FLU. Been in the gardening maintenance industry now for 5 years. Self employed, just me, and got away with just using  the Honda Hr x 476 roller

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Toro Timemaster brake arm problem

Hi there,

I wonder if anyone else has had this problem with their Toro Timemaster. 

I took a short video (YouTube link below) of what's happening when the blade lever is engaged. The brake arm is shaking around like mad. It still cuts, but struggles if

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Cordless kit for own use

Well I have finally retired. After doing this on and off for most of my life, and enjoying most of it (!) I have sold on the equipment for a modest sum to someone I introduced to my customers and all is agreeable. Now I am left with my own garden and

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Best access for hedges over 20 ft

Always seem to have issues when it comes to a few hedges I cut that are over about 20 ft.

,My henchman 14 ft doesnt quite get over the top as you cant get it too close or you cant see over but further back wont reach, and I find regular ladders slight

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Honda HRX476

Can anyone advise where I might find a repair manual (as opposed to the readily available simple owners manual) for the above Honda lawn mower?

Thanks in anticipation.

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Long Reach Hedge Trimmer

Good afternoon, sorry if this has been asked before but I couldn't find the answer I was looking for. I currently have a Stihl HL94 long reach and I'm looking to upgrade as it's a good few years old now, the weight isn't a issue for me but I have als

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For Sale: Eliet Maestro City Shredder

Hello everyone,

I am selling our backup/ excess Eliet Maestro City Shredder. It's run for about 4 Hours, bought November 2023.

Brand: Eliet
Power Source: Petrol
Engine: Briggs & Stratton 5.5HP XR750 Engine
Starting Method: Recoil
Power Cutting System: 12 H

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Echo PAS-2620 ES or Sthil KM94RC-E

Hello hard working peoples, I would very much appreciate any advice on which split shaft combi set up to buy. I need power unit, strimmer, hedge cutter, pruner and ext. pole.

I am nearly 60, a bit decrepit, with almost 100 regulars to cope with. Am tr

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Advice needed on best strimmers and mowers

Hi All, 

I've been studying RHS Level 2 horticulture (both theory and practical) for the past year and passed all my exams. I'm looking to start up in business doing a mix of garden maintenance, design and consultancy. Gardens of all sizes.  Picked up

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Sharpening mower blades

Morning everyone 

What are you guys that's sharpen your mower blades yourselves using to balance the blades?

And what website do you use to buy machinery spare parts from?

Many thanks 

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Hayter 48 Pro - Rear drive roller issue

Hi there,

If possible, looking for a bit of mechanical advice with a 2008 Hayter 48 Pro and an issue with the rear drive roller.

Background: My (very) old, inherited from my grandfather, Hayter 48 Pro sadly died a proper death recently, I think it thre

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Honda HRX476 Oil capacity

I run a Honda HRX476 lawn mower, some 12 years old. It has given very good service and I change the oil every season, however there is one thing that always confuses me. The manual says the oil capacity after draining is 550mL. I can only drain out 2

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Stihl RM 655 RS Belt slipping off.. seems to be getting slower...

I have a Stihl RM 655 RS roller mower. Last year the leaver to engage the blade started to play up! The leaver when pullup wouldnt sit within the metal drop down slot.( I used a bit of rope, to hold the leaver in place ) A couple of months ago the be

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Stihl HSA 130T & HSA130R Vibrating/rattling noise.

Spent the whole day hedge cutting today (Privet) after a couple of hours my HSA 130T started to make a vibrating rattling noise, couldnt make out whether it was coming from the gearbox or the motor. swapped it over and started to use the HSA 130R and

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Garden Equipment and More! Looking for Advice - New business owner.

Good morning folks,

I hope this message finds you safe and well.

I have lots of questions, so please bare with me! :D

Earlier this year, I took a leap and went self employed ontop of my employment. I currently offer a wide range of gardening services wh

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Petrol or electric?

I have been running stihl  AP battery range tools for about 5 years now, and was told back then they were more powerful than the  petrol equivilents, but is this still true?

Mainly in regards to the hedge trimmers and strimmers.

Thanks

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Fed up with Mowers, need recommendations

I cut  large graveyards and private houses so I guess they  need different things, but I  was convinced into buying a weibang pro 56  a year ago, and whilst the striping and cut is generally nice, it is flimsy, heavy, and has spent more time in the s

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